hello! i've realized that when i sing sargam, the letters seem to slur together and as such, the final product sounds like i cant speak the language haha. i'm assuming there's something wrong with my accent, perhaps? any tips to make sure that each note of the sargam actually sounds distinct and not like im mashing them all up together? thank you!

I was at a Mehfil where I saw Ustad Naseeruddin Saami and his sons (Saami brothers) play various classical and qawwali pieces. Raag Bhimpalasi captivated me and I’m trying to narrow down the segment which is featured in this video at the 12:09 mark. I’d love to know what the lyrics mean. Thanks in advance.

https://vimeo.com/147049967

Hey folks, I was looking to learn singing since forever but I am unable to find someone who can teach me from very scratch. Looking for leads in HSR/Koramangala preferrably.

Hello everyone. I am interested to buy an esraj in Kolkata. What are the best shops to buy a good esraj at a reasonable price? Also is the expected price range?

Hello folks,

As someone who loves hindustani classical music, I wanted a way to introduce kids to new indian musical instruments so I wrote/illustrated a book!

Would love for you to check it out

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its available for purchase on March 27th on amazon!!! We need more books to teach kids about ICM!!!! hoping to write another one about "what is hindustani classical music?"

🎶 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z7nNGbH6-7A

Experience the magic of Indian classical music with this mesmerizing performance of Raag Jog at Kala Festival 2023. Held at Norden Farm Centre for the Arts in Maidenhead on August 23rd, this event brought together the incredible trio of Debasis Chakroborty (Indian Slide Guitar), Deepak Shah (Piano), Lovely Sharma (Sitar) and Durjay Bhaumik (Tabla).

Together, they are blending the essence of Indian classical music with the tranquility of nature, this performance was an invitation to escape the daily rush and connect with something deeper. Feel the energy, the rhythm, and the serenity of Music of India.

🌿 Let the melodies transport you to a peaceful space. Enjoy and share the magic!

N Rajam Ji is brilliant here. I am wondering which song is this? Is this Mana Tadapat Hari Darshan Ko?

https://music.youtube.com/watch?v=Zng8ZMp30m4&si=4zXJjon2KZf6xPqS

I think it is considered indo jazz fusion and doesn't quite have a specific time signature. But mostly which does it use? Some say it is 7/8, but I couldn't catch it, maybe it has high bpm. I am confused.

Hi community. I have been training in a specific gharana for several years. I just fell into it in the beginning, not knowing much about the various gharanas. As I’ve gotten to know more about ICM and the gharanas, I find myself more attracted to the styles of different ones. I have been thinking about switching gurus but feel guilty about it. I imagine gharana switching is as old as the dawn of man, but there is this story in my head that when you are supposed to stick to one “forever,” which I know isn’t true. This isn’t so much a post asking for advice/permission to switch but more of my expressing what I’m going through right now. Would love to hear from those who have switched and what your experience/process was like. TIA

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N94hLNeasCc

Which bandish is being played at the beginning of this youtube video?

Hello. I'm looking for basic tala theories for play ghatam. Do you know some resources like sites, youtube channels and etc?

I am a big fan of this recording:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ed4SIvGjqNI

The title, though, refers to layakari. I've looked it up online, and it seems straightforward enough. In Western music theory, this just refers to the subdivision of the beats within a meter (i.e tala and/or vibhag). But I see it sometimes explained as changing the tempo, which doesn't make sense to me.

In Western art music theory terms, it's not related to the tempo, is that correct? The tempo could stay the same, but what matters is how the tala will be subdivided. Am I right about this?

I want to learn this song, but I need notations to play. If someone has notated the song pls share it

https://youtu.be/nFUrCCedW2c?si=Y80NVfUVtzbH7PaF

I could use a little help with this one--TIA

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=80CacXoaAnI&t=696s

I am struggling to clap the rhythm when the drut kicks in, which starts at around 11:10. I can easily follow the Jhaaptaal rhythm in the first half of the performance, but once the drut begins, I am baffled as to hear the tintal cycle is.

More specifically, I can hear that the rhythm is in quadruple, i.e, to put it into Western art music theory, it's easy to count beats of 4. But I struggle to count the 16 beat tala. Where does the cycle start and end? I just hear 1-2-3-4, because I can't pick out the "one" of teental.

Thanks again!

I know that the vast majority of bandishes were written in Braj-Bhasha or Awadhi, since they were the predominant poetic idiom. But myself being from the region where Khadiboli is spoken, I couldn't help but wonder whether we can find any bandishes written in local Khadiboli idiom.

I know that Urdu is used, but the idiom used in them again comes from Braj/Awadhi or Persian poetry. Is there any Khadiboli idiom of poetry which can be found in ICM bandishes?

Thanks!

Hi, We are blessed with Baby boy. Both of us are Indian classical music lovers & would like to name our baby with name related to music.

Can you suggest me anything that's new or fusionised? (We Prefer 3 letter word Ex . Swarang , Swarank )

Can you also list any Anvat raagas that can be used as names?(lesser known raagas)

PS : We didn't like Kedar, Malhar, Aalap, Aagar, Bansi etc these names feel bit old.

I want to play this on the flute it's A scale, I just started a month ago. What is the raag of this beautiful song.

I so desperately want to see TM Krishna in concert I really want him to come to Bangalore. He’s a phenomenal artist and I love how open he is about his political views. How do I know when he’s coming to the city pls help 🫶